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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.43, 3,158.55 and 1,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.43, 3,158.55 and 1,065.15 is: 1,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.43 : 3,158.55 = 1,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.43/3,158.55 = 1,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.43x = 3,158.55 × 1,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.43x = 3,364,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,329.53/2,104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.69

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